Key Takeaways
1. Samsung is preparing to adopt the Qi2 wireless charging standard with the Galaxy S25 and upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup.
2. Current flagship devices lack the necessary magnets for full compatibility with Qi2 charging.
3. The new Magnetic Wireless Powerbank (EB-U2500) has a capacity of 5,000 mAh, potentially inadequate for fully charging larger Galaxy S26 models.
4. The EB-U2500 supports 15 W wireless charging and has a USB Type-C port for 25 W wired charging.
5. The expected price for the EB-U2500 is €59.99 (around $70), which may be considered high for its capabilities.
Samsung is seemingly getting ready to embrace the Qi2 wireless charging standard, as hinted by Roland Quandt and WinFuture. The Galaxy S25, which is priced at $437 for a renewed version on Amazon, along with its larger models, is “Qi2 ready.” However, none of Samsung’s flagship devices feature the necessary magnets to be fully compatible with Qi2. The launch of the Magnetic Wireless Powerbank (EB-U2500) suggests that this situation could soon change with the upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup.
New Findings About the Powerbank
Recently, Roland Quandt and WinFuture have unearthed more details about Samsung’s Magnetic Wireless Powerbank ahead of its official unveiling. Quandt has mentioned that the EB-U2500 boasts a 5,000 mAh capacity. If this is true, it means that the EB-U2500 might not be capable of delivering a complete charge to the Galaxy S26, and it would struggle even more with the larger Galaxy S26 Plus or Galaxy S26 Ultra due to potential wireless charging efficiency losses.
Charging Options and Pricing
For those who find 15 W wireless charging insufficiently fast, the EB-U2500 also features a single USB Type-C port that can charge devices at 25 W. Interestingly, Samsung is expected to price the EB-U2500 at €59.99 (around $70) in Europe, which seems a bit steep considering what the accessory can actually do.
Roland Quandt & WinFuture
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